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Calek Family History

Calek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Caleb, Caley, Capek, Malek, Cale, Cales, Walek, Calk, Valek, Salek

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Where is the Calek family from?

You can see how Calek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Calek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Calek families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Calek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Calek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Calek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calek. 47% of Calek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Calek women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Baker
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Calek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Calek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 108 immigration records available for the last name Calek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Calek. For the veterans among your Calek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Calek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Calek in 1964 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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